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Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) is a non-profit organization that was founded to help AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success.
Carlmont High School is one of many schools in Bay Area that hosts an AVID program that provides their students with an opportunity to get mor...

The LGBT community has faced a lot of controversy in years past, but there is an increasing number of people who want to be LGBT allies (straight or cisgendered supporters of the LGBT community), especially in the Bay Area today. However, some people may not know how to be an ally or what to do as one.
On...

Tenth-grade students gathered in the ASB room on Jan. 19 while class officers Joe Sison and Rachel Amir Chatman explained the activities planned for the second semester. While each grade typically only has one meeting at the beginning of the year to discuss all events, the sophomore class officers de...

It is a well-known fact that everyone needs a break now and then, whether it's taking time off from a sport, work, or in this case, school. As some may have noticed, the traditional four-day Presidents' weekend is now a whole week off. This week is referred to as Mid-Winter Break.
For those confused...

“I think climate change is a problem.”
Cue a sea of heads nodding and a chorus of agreements.
Replace that statement with another liberal-sounding claim and, chances are, many people in the Bay Area will agree.
While some people claim that they support a cause, many do nothing but tweet a...

"Spirit in, spirit out, spirit up."
This slogan is used to motivate students who are interested in participating in ASB.
As the 2016-2017 school year comes to an end, many current ASB members will be graduating, leaving 20 open spots for new members.
On Feb. 27, Jim Kelly, the Carlmont ac...

“I wanted to give good reason to play poker at school.”
This is junior and Club President Miles Quinn’s motivation for co-founding Poker Club with junior and Vice President Daniel Thompson on March 21.
However, students have been playing the game unofficially at lunch for even longer.
“We ...

The Carlmont Junior State of America (JSA) hosted Jerry Hill, California State Senator, on Oct. 16 to speak to students about how the world of politics presents an effective route for making a difference in their community.
Hill has an extensive background as a politician, having served as the mayor of ...

This year’s freshman class held its first class meeting in room A14 during lunch this Wednesday.
Many freshmen students piled inside room A14 to voice their opinions and listened to the upcoming plans for the year. Freshman Class President James Pak and Vice President Megan Guillermo discussed upcoming plans for Homecomin...

As of Nov. 15, the Bay Area has the worst air quality in the world. In this breaking news piece, we answer your most pressing questions about the smoke invading our communities, including Carlmont's response to canceling school and how you can help victims.